Operation 3

•Never turn the ignition key to

“Start” while the engine is run- ning. The starter mechanism could be damaged.

•If the starter motor is engaged continuously for more than 5 sec- onds, the battery will become quickly discharged and it will be impossible to start the engine. The starter motor may also be damaged if it is engaged continu- ously for more than 5 seconds.

On this boat, the engines are connected directly to the drive unit. Starting either engine generates some thrust imme- diately. Only enough throttle should be applied to keep the engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.

Do not operate the boat with just one engine running. Severe engine damage could result because water can flood the non-operating engine through the cooling water intake. If single-engine operation is unavoid- able, operate the boat at a “no wake” speed only.

STOPPING THE ENGINES

To stop the engine, return the throttle levers to the idle position, then turn the main switches to “Off.” The engines can also be stopped by pulling the engine stop switch lanyard.

WARNING

Once the engines have stopped, you have NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat. You could collide with another boat, a dock, or other obstacle.

Remove the ignition keys and the engine stop switch lanyard if the boat will be left unattended.

Stopping the engines immediately after operating at high rpm is not recom- mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or low speed for a few minutes first.

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